Costuming - Page 3

Michael Georges · 09-21-2004, 09:13 AM

Can boys play here too?

Bill Whitaker likes to quip that he has more dresses than his wife does!

I find it interesting that I have a new found interest in clothing for both men and women and am constantly in search of cool drapes, clothes and props for paintings. I have a growing collection of drapes, scarves, dresses, puffy shirts, swords, chairs, vases, etc.

I recently found a lady friend of my wife who had several Kimonos direct from Japan. She loaned them to us and I got a wonderful model to sit for a couple of hours of sketching and photos.

Michele Rushworth · 09-21-2004, 09:32 AM

What a gorgeous photo, Michael. Will we be seeing a portrait based on this any time soon, in the unveiling section?

Michael Georges · 09-21-2004, 09:45 AM

Well, not too soon Michele. I have two big commissions I am working right now and they will take me into next year.

So many paintings, so little time...

Michele Rushworth · 09-21-2004, 09:54 AM

Can you tell us about those? Do they involve some of your interesting old costumes and props? They must be big and or elaborate paintings, to keep you busy for months.

Linda Brandon · 09-21-2004, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharon Knettell

Actually girls, I WAS thinking of having one made for me for special occasions.

Let's all get them and wear them at the next PSA convention.

Sharon, as I clicked through the corset site, awash with self-pity and lower lip trembling, I realized to my horror that I have never worn anything strapless in my life. As I say to my clients, don't wait until you becomes better looking to do anything! Things generally just get worse. It is also not a good idea, at least in my case, to wait until you become more sophisticated.

On the other hand I think I would look swell dressed up as a British sea captain.

Linda Brandon · 09-21-2004, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Michele Rushworth

Actually right now I'm painting a portrait of a man with very muscular thighs in tight white pants. You'll have to wait a couple of weeks to find out more....

Michele, you corseted wench! The mind boggles! Bullfighter? Russian acrobat?

Michael,

This is a fabulous photo, and I am so jealous! Congratulations on your commissions, too, and can we see some works in progress from you?

Sharon Knettell · 09-21-2004, 05:20 PM

Micheal,

Beautiful photo. My next painting will be of one of my former sudents, a 5'9" Japanese girl. However, she too will be a ballerina, albeit an odd one.

Linda,

Why not! You can take as many inches off your waist as you can stand, usually 2-4" for a corset beginner. There are some dedicated corset afficionados out there and they can get quite fetishy. You should see the brochure that came with my Ms. Antionette corset I got on Ebay. It put a blush on these maidenly New England cheeks.

Sharon Knettell · 09-21-2004, 06:46 PM

Michael,

I'm sorry forgot to address that part of your query. Certainly! I don't know in what way you plan to frolic, but www.meschantes.com does make a stunning corset for gentlemen.

Kimberly Dow · 09-21-2004, 10:01 PM

!!!!!

Kimberly Dow · 09-21-2004, 10:08 PM

Mu-ha-ha!

It is apparently girls-night out. Can I hear an Amen!?

This reminds me - I have a gay relative for years who has tried to get me to paint figuratives themed towards that population - on the theory that they have fewer children, are professionals and have more disposable income. I have declined, but how is that for a marketing idea?